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Povarovo to Istra: the Chermet bend and two parts of Polevshchinsky Forest

Distance
35.9 km
Time
6 h 36 min
Elevation gain
390 m
Difficulty
Hard
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Route description

From Povarovo, this running passage stretches west towards the Chermet bend, then turns south and reaches Istra’s railway side. The main discovery within the woodland section is Polevshchinsky Forest: the passage actually enters two parts of the officially named sanctuary. Coniferous and mixed woodland is conserved here within the Istra Reservoir and small Vinka catchments. The day begins as a woodland journey and finishes with the changed atmosphere of urban Istra. The combination of a natural forest complex and a railway ending gives the outing its appeal. The author publishes a running version through Chermet; check ground, access boundaries and platform approaches before travelling.

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The description, logistics and points of interest were prepared using maps and open sources. Trail conditions may change.

Route data was imported from GPX and has not been field-verified.

Last updated 13.10.2026

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Elevation profile

gentle climb steep

Surface

Asphalt 42% · Dirt / grass 13% · Improved surface 4% · Unknown 34%

Surface data covers 23.7 km of 35.9 km; the rest of the track is not yet classified.

Asphalt 42% · 15.0 km
Dirt / grass 13% · 4.75 km
Improved surface 4% · 1.49 km
Dirt 4% · 1.29 km
Paving stones 2% · 0.64 km
Sand 1% · 0.44 km
Compacted dirt 1% · 0.03 km
Unknown 34% · 12.2 km

Before you go

Всё важное о маршруте

Route at a glance

Главное за минуту
Run from Povarovo towards Istra through actually visited parts of Polevshchinsky Forest. The western Chermet bend and southern woodland continuation give this version its own shape, while finishing on the Riga railway side allows a return by public transport.
Length
35.9 km
Elevation gain
390 m
Surface
Asphalt 42%

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
Preparation for prolonged woodland running and independent provision are needed. Conditions for children, dogs and bicycles are separately unconfirmed. Do not plan the complete woodland passage with a stroller; continuous mobile reception has not been checked.

Nearby

New Jerusalem Monastery is connected with the Russian Palestine concept, but reaching its entrance needs a separate deviation: this passage does not enter it. The New Jerusalem museum can also be chosen as a separate continuation after the woodland outing. Istra Reservoir forms part of the sanctuary’s natural setting; a specific beach, swimming or holiday-base visit is unconfirmed here. Do not combine the old Novoyerusalimskaya ending with this version’s Istra railway ending.

Getting there

Варианты и важные моменты Show on map
Without a car
Choose a train to Povarovo I on the Leningrad railway side. A separate approach leads from the required platform to the start. After finishing on Istra’s side, also follow the appropriate approach to Istra’s platform and use your chosen Riga-direction train. Check current calls and the return timetable; Povarovka and Novoyerusalimskaya belong to other travel arrangements.
By car
Arrange a vehicle meeting separately at the starting or finishing railway side after choosing an authorised location. If leaving a car in Povarovo, agree the return from Istra beforehand. Driving along the woodland section or reaching the former club rest place by private car is unconfirmed.
Parking
Parking is unconfirmed. Ask whether you may leave a car at the selected railway ending for the outing. A station does not establish a permitted vehicle location. The monastery’s parking belongs to a separate New Jerusalem visit and does not establish parking for this route.

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What to expect

Places
Polevshchinsky Forest Sanctuary — The route actually enters two woodland parts of this officially named sanctuary. Coniferous and mixed forests are connected with the Istra Reservoir and Vinka catchments; the attraction is the conserved woodland itself, without promised encounters with rare species.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainСуммарный набор высоты — 390 м.
SurfaceAsphalt 42%, Dirt / grass 13%, Improved surface 4%, Unknown 34%.
Риски In the woodland section after rain, assess damp ground, ruts and whether running can continue. At the Chermet bend, check the southern continuation rather than entering another archived version. Within the sanctuary, keep to existing roads and paths and check current access conditions. Use current authorised road and railway crossings; a previous publication does not establish their condition today.

How much time to allow

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Расчётное время в пути 6 h 36 min
С запасом на остановки + 30–60 мин
Complete duration with rail travel and pauses is unconfirmed. Plan a daylight outing with reserves for woodland ground, a sanctuary pause and both platform approaches. Choose the return train against your own usual prolonged woodland-running pace, allowing for changed conditions. A New Jerusalem visit needs separate time and an additional approach.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
Reliable seasonal passage dates are unconfirmed. Choose an outing after checking woodland ground and current Polevshchinsky Forest access. Rain and thaw can change hollows and ruts. Archived club outings do not establish today’s ice, a prepared ski trail or the complete passage’s suitability for a winter walk.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Running footwear for woodland ground, a protective layer for pauses and weather-appropriate clothing.
Your own water and food; a drinking source throughout the direction is unconfirmed.
Rain layer, dry socks, insect protection and a small light.
A map of the western bend and woodland continuation, phone, spare power and first aid.
Checked return trains and separately agreed collection when travelling by vehicle.

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

Choose a train to Povarovo I on the Leningrad railway side. A separate approach leads from the required platform to the start. After finishing on Istra’s side, also follow the appropriate approach to Istra’s platform and use your chosen Riga-direction train. Check current calls and the return timetable; Povarovka and Novoyerusalimskaya belong to other.

Is this route suitable for children?

Assess the route by length, difficulty, and elevation gain. If you go with children, allow more time and choose a calm pace.

Can I download GPX and KML?

Yes, GPX and KML are available on the route page. Open the map, download the file, and use it in a navigator before your trip; key route facts: 35.9 km, hard.

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